La Marmotte Brodeuse has great free charts and this one is no exception. It’s a free flower cage and it is lovely.
How to make recycled clementine box toys
This post will warm your heart because these projects come from the next generation. Pop on over to Jodie’s blog Love Them Madly to see the toys she and her kids made from recycled clementine wood crates.
Strawberry pincushion tutorial
I remember back in the day when you bought one of the red tomato pincushions they always came with a strawberry attached filled with emery to keep your needle sharp. This darling little pincushion will not only hold your needles … Read More...
Review & Giveaway: Heart-Felt Holidays
Go check out my review of Heart-Felt Holidays
! It’s over in our Giveaways section, and I’ve got a copy to give to one lucky reader! Go there now to read the review and get yourself entered in the giveaway… Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Designer-inspired high-waisted silk shorts
Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how she recreated the look of a designer pair of shorts. The inspiration was a high-waisted gathered short in a brightly patterned silk. They came with a price tag of $310. She got a … Read More...
Tutorial: D-ring belt
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a D-ring belt out of webbing. The plain webbing she uses is just right for a boy’s belt; if you wanted … Read More...
Inspiration: Stamped Ocean Themed Canvases
Combining stamps from JustRite, pattern paper and die cuts Barbara Schram created these stunning ocean inspired canvases. Visit her blog Explore, Dream, Discover for more pics and info.
-Heather
Keeping Little Fingers Busy
Some friends of mine with younger kids were recently talking about the summer activities they were trying to figure out for their kids and about VBS (Vacation Bible School). I offered the idea that finger crocheting would be a great … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a hood to a t-shirt
Athena from The Stuff of Success shows how you can turn a t-shirt into a hoodie. It’s a quick and easy project, taking just 10 minutes and a couple of seams. Get the tutorial.
[photo from The Stuff of Success]
Tutorial: Pieced Sunshine dress for little girls
Kristin from Skirt As Top pieced together two colors of yellow shot cotton to create a sunshine-y Easter dress for her young daughter. This dress makes my heart so happy! She shares a tutorial showing how she pieced the starburst … Read More...
Debbie’s coasters in Modern Patchwork
Debbie Grifka of Esch House Quilts is celebrating having her coasters project featured in the 2012 edition of Modern Patchwork magazine. They look old world and modern at the same time. Go HERE to read more.
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20 Earth Day Crafts for Kids
If you’re looking for some fun and engaging crafts to celebrate Earth Day, look no further than No Time For Flashcards! As a mom, blogger, and educator, she’s dedicated to providing her children and readers with the best possible … Read More...
Freebies from MarNic Designs
Sewing Pattern: Shirred t-shirt skirt
Laura from Wilsons Etsy Store shows off the lovely spring dresses she made for her daughters. She got the idea from a shirred skirt tutorial she found at Sew Like My Mom. The skirt is made from a t-shirt, … Read More...
Free Pattern For Spring – Baby In Bloom Hats!
Aren’t they adorable? Try them in leftover scraps of your Brava from Knit Picks (seriously, this yarn is my new BFF!)
From All Free Knittng, the pattern is HERE
Specific to knitters, you can join our Knitting Patterns Only group … Read More...
Tutorial: Give a shapeless tee structured shoulders
Starsweare from The Style Workshop shows how she refashioned a rather shapeless v-neck t-shirt into one with structured shoulders and a drapey neck. To give the shoulders more shaping, she added in some shoulder pads that she had taken out … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled collar for a dress
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. guest blogs in the Ruffles 2012 series at See Kate Sew with a tutorial showing how to make a ruffled collar for a dress. This is such a beautiful detail! I have a dress … Read More...
Brava From KnitPicks
I’ve just about got my Brava project finished (save for blocking and sewing on buttons). This yarn is soooo soft, and I love it for the snuggly soft baby sweater. Machine washable and dryable too, and a DREAM to knit … Read More...
Ladybug Cupcakes
What is it about these ladybug cupcakes that is especially endearing? I think it’s the peeking eyes. Regardless, they are adorable. Be sure to check out the inside, too. Learn to make them HERE at Ninas Kleiner Food-Blog. (translation tool … Read More...
Marshmallow Wedding Cakes and More from The Marshmallow Studio
Everything The Marshmallow Studio makes is impressive candy-on-a-stick marvels. Case in point: Wedding cake marshmallows on a stick. And I won’t even get started on the brides and grooms. Make sure to scroll through the site for recipes, ideas and … Read More...